Top Rankings
Howe Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,283 students in Howe Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Howe Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,283 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Howe Independent School District, which is ranked #266 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
373 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
53%
# Black Students
34 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
790 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
62%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
102
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,952 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,125 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,952
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,125
$14,148
Best Howe Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howe High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 E Ponderosa
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4400
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Howe Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Beatrice
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4300
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Summit Hill Pkwy
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4100
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4100
Grades: PK-2
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Howe Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 Roberts St
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4200
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4200
Grades: 3-5
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howe Independent School District?
Howe Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,283 students.
What is the rank of Howe Independent School District?
Howe Independent School District is ranked #266 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howe Independent School District?
62% of Howe Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howe Independent School District?
Howe Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Howe Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,125 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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